coincide
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for coincide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To happen at the same time as something else.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To happen at the same time as something else.
“Her birthday happens to coincide with the town festival.”
2. verb
To match or agree with something.
“Their accounts of the accident coincided in every detail.”
Opposites
How to use coincide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
coincide with
dates coincide
views coincide
Etymology
From Medieval Latin coincidere, from con- + incidere, "to fall into" (from cadere, "to fall").
Full origin of coincide →Frequently asked questions
What does “coincide” mean?
The word “coincide” means to happen at the same time as something else. In plain terms, to happen at the same time as, or to match up with, something else.
How do you pronounce “coincide”?
“Coincide” is pronounced koh-ihn-SYD (/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “coincide” in a sentence?
Here is “coincide” used in a sentence: “Her birthday happens to coincide with the town festival.”
What part of speech is “coincide”?
“Coincide” is a verb.
Where does the word “coincide” come from?
The word “coincide” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin coincidere, from con- + incidere, "to fall into" (from cadere, "to fall").
Is “coincide” a common word?
“Coincide” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “coincide” have?
“Coincide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to happen at the same time as something else.
